The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has confirmed that the Judiciary Mains examination for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts will be held from 21 to 24 April 2026. Admit cards were released on 6 April 2026 and are available for download on the UKPSC official website.
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge (JD) Mains 2026 |
| Conducting body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Exam dates | 21-24 April 2026 (4 days) |
| Admit card released | 6 April 2026 |
| Exam centres | As specified on admit card |
| Eligibility | Candidates who cleared UKPSC Judiciary Prelims 2026 |
| Official website | ukpsc.gov.in |
Exam schedule
The Mains examination spans four days with the following papers:
| Day | Date | Paper | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 21 April 2026 | Paper I — Civil Law (General) | 3 hours |
| Day 2 | 22 April 2026 | Paper II — Criminal Law | 3 hours |
| Day 3 | 23 April 2026 | Paper III — Revenue and Local Laws | 3 hours |
| Day 4 | 24 April 2026 | Paper IV — Hindi Language & Translation | 3 hours |
How to download admit card
- Visit the UKPSC official website at ukpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the "Admit Card" or "Download" section
- Enter your registration number and date of birth
- Download and print the admit card on A4 paper
- Verify all details — name, photograph, exam centre, roll number — and report discrepancies to UKPSC immediately
Important notes
- Carry the printed admit card along with a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, or driving licence) to the exam centre
- Electronic devices including mobile phones and smartwatches are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall
- Each paper carries 200 marks; total Mains marks: 800
- Candidates who qualify Mains will be called for Viva Voce (interview), which carries 100 marks
- The Mains exam tests descriptive and analytical ability — focus on case law application and statutory interpretation rather than rote learning
- Uttarakhand-specific laws (Revenue Code, Panchayati Raj Act, and local regulations) carry significant weightage in Paper III